The Classics: ‘Mysterious Cities Of Gold’

The Japanese anime television series, Mysterious Cities of Gold, stole the attention of viewers. This entertaining French-released series was about a young boy who was in search of gold in the New World. The stories beginning narration explained the basis of this thrilling series. It was a catchy beginning narration that allowed one to become captivated within the series. Placed strategically at the beginning of each episode, new viewers easily understood the basis of the television show’s plot, and often became addicted to it’s thrilling story line. Fans found themselves drawn to the characters portrayed in Mysterious Cities of Gold, and purchased memorabilia corresponding to their favorite characters. The main anime characters Esteban, Zia, Tao, and Mendoza each were created with vastly different personalities. Esteban was an orphan who was saved at sea. People assume him to be the child of the sun. Zia is similar to Esteban in that she has an interesting sun shaped pendant matching Esteban’s. Tao’s father died as did Esteban’s. Mendoza was the hero that saved Esteban when he was lost at sea. Not only did children love the series Mysterious Cities of Gold, adults found themselves drawn to the plot.